Water Safety Programs

Learn to Lifeguard in a variety of settings including pool, lake, river, surf, and water park. Earn YMCA Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Oxygen Administration certifications.

Tread water for at least two minutes with legs only. Swim 100 yards front crawl.

Surface dive, head first and feet first in 8 to 10 feet of water and swim underwater for 15 feet.

Sprint 25 yards, perform a surface dive, collect an object from the bottom of the pool, tread for at least on minute, hoist yourself out of the water, and immediately perform 100 chest compressions on a manikin.

COURSE ORGANIZATION AND TIMING

Classroom hours: 14.5 hours

Water/Pool hours: 13 hours

eLearning hours: 8.5 hours

Total: 36 hours

CONTACT

To inquire about registering for YMCA Lifeguarding Certification Course, fill out the interest form below. If you have questions, contact Greg Mackem at 360-307-4052.